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Air Force

Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics

"It’s like a fast-moving jet with a monkey at the controls while getting in a fight with Mike Tyson."

Air Force

Air Force opens door for select few from the enlisted ranks to become officers

"Our concern with that memo is making sure we’re taking care of our people."

Marine Corps

Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio

'Marines are held to a high standard and are expected to uphold them at all times.'

Navy

The Navy doesn’t know why the water on a major base smells like fuel and has no idea when it’ll be fixed

"[W]e did not have any testing that has revealed a source of the smell."

Army

Military pilots explain why that footage of Army helos zipping over a crowded stadium is safer than it looks

“As a helo pilot I get a nosebleed above 500 feet."

National Guard

Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck

Cash Rules Everything Around Me.

National Guard

National Guard soldier missing for over a month has been found safe

“We are relieved to hear today Spc. Michaela Nelson had been found."

Army

‘Michaela, we want you to come home’ — Family pleads for information on soldier missing for over a month

“We love you, we want to help you in any way we can."

China

The US practiced striking a ‘peer adversary’ in the Pacific that sounds a whole lot like China

“This was extremely valuable."

Entertainment

China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions

As if 'The Hurt Locker' wasn't bad enough.

Tactics

You can actually buy MRE toilet paper, but why the hell would you?

If it was between MRE toilet paper and sandpaper, I’d strongly consider using sandpaper. At least it won’t rip.

Entertainment

Disney challenge coins are real. Here’s the story behind them

Turns out that Disney challenge coins are, in fact, a real thing.

Army

Soldier risks career to donate kidney to retired buddy

"Hey bro, what's up with this looking to give me a kidney?"

Navy

The Navy is testing a GPS-like device that doesn’t require satellites

“The future is extremely bright for this line of research."

Army

‘They saved our marriage’ — This is what happens when Army leaders actually put people first

“I’m always trying to give back to this unit that has given me my marriage.”

United States

Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses

So don't fear us, cheer us. If you ever get near us, don't jeer us, we're fearless.

Entertainment

An ‘SNL’ skit about a new Pentagon weapon is so ridiculous it could be true

“Not only would Dog Head Man have taken Bin Laden out, he would have eaten him too!”

Army

Mission failure: West Point cadets reportedly abduct the wrong goat in attempt to steal Navy’s mascot

They stole "an arthritic, 14-year-old retiree" instead of the Navy's current mascot.

Military Life

Videos reveal moldy, disgusting Camp Lejeune barracks where Marines are forced to live

“Everyone is well aware of the conditions of the barracks."

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps wants junior Marines to have a say in who their leaders are

"Beginning in 2022, we will institute 360-degree feedback for leaders, on a pilot basis."